Cell signalling networks allow individual cells to communicate with each other to coordinate their behaviour, maintain homeostasis and respond to changes in their environment. This transfer of information from one cell to another, through the use of signalling molecules such as hormones, neurotransmitters and growth factors is fundamental to modern ideas in cellular dynamics, biophysics and signalling in both health and disease.
This module will provide students with the ability to access, collate and discuss the modern literature in cell signalling, from a systems physiology perspective, taught by active research staff using relevant examples from their own research. Successful students will develop the skills required for interpretation of experimental cell signalling data. The module will be taught through a series of lectures and tutorials.
Assessment 1 will be an online assessment based on data analysis, interpretation and experimental design.
Assessment 2 will be a closed-book assessment, taken under exam conditions, in the form of structured evaluative writing.